TL;DR: Yep, go ahead and get this one!
I'll be honest, I didn't have high expectations for an inexpensive 12V tire inflator, but this little thing turns out to punch way above its weight in terms of how well it works given the size and price. In fact, I was surprised by how small it is—I didn't realize that it's not much bigger than the size of a shoe. It's quick and easy to use, a totally straightforward piece of machinery that lets you set the pressure level you're looking for, flip a switch, and get what you want.
My wife's car has a tire with a bit of a slow leak, so we put this in the back of her car to keep it topped off. She's normally not one to mess around with even this kind of routine maintenance, a little unsure about making sure she does things properly, but after a couple of tries she's had no problem taking care of keeping her wonky tire topped off herself. It's a simple plug and play operation.
Good things: It's small—surprisingly small—and lightweight. It's very easy to hook it up, punch in the pressure you want, and get it pumping. Despite its small size, it doesn't take very long at all to add several pounds to a tire. The cord is long enough to do the job. It even comes with a built-in flashlight. If you don't run the pump, you can also check your pressure with it by just hooking it up.
Neutral things: The air hose is really short. It's not a big deal, because the pump is light enough that in practice you can get it into position anyway, but it does seem awkward at first. The light weight of the pump itself is great for hauling it around from tire to tire, but also means that when it's running the pump vibrates itself around on the ground. You kind of want to keep a foot on it while it runs.
Bad things: The 12V cord is pretty thin and flimsy. I always feel like I'm going to trash it just moving the pump around, although nothing bad has actually happened so far. The cord isn't a separate piece, either, which means that putting away the pump neatly is a bit of an affair: you wind up with the pump and then this roll of cord (with a chunky lighter plug on it) hanging awkwardly off the end of the machine.
The upshot: It's really inexpensive and it works great. I'm extremely happy with this air pump and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. For all my griping above, those things are minor. Fundamentally it's a great product that does the job well, at a price that's more than reasonable. You'll be perfectly happy with this thing.
| Brand | AstroAI |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Pump Up |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Noise Level | 80 dB |
| Special Feature | Fast 1-Minute Inflation |
| Included Components | Nozzles |
| Maximum Power | 120 Watts |
| Capacity | 35 Liters |
| Color | Yellow |
| Product Dimensions | 8.27"L x 3.74"W x 6.69"H |
| Air Flow Capacity | 35 LPM |
| Model Name | A220B |
| Hose Length | 3 Meters |
| Manufacturer | AstroAI |
| Item Weight | 2.18 pounds |
| Item model number | A220B |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ASIA220 |
| Bulb Type | LED |
| Special Features | Fast 1-Minute Inflation |
| Wattage | 120 watts |
